Arsenal await Rice update, step up midfield and forward plans
After Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao, Nico Schlotterbeck hails Kai Havertz’s pace and versatility. The Arsenal forward’s ‘very fast’ runs and aerial strength make him hard to defend.
Jamie Vardy calls Eberechi Eze a ‘matchwinner’ after England’s 4-2 Croatia win, where Arsenal’s Rice and Saka assisted. He backs Eze to impact upcoming group games.
Tuchel benches Saka despite ‘incredible’ training, keeps XI from Costa Rica friendly. Starts Madueke right, Gordon left, Bellingham at No.10 over Rogers.
Fans hail Arsenal winger Noni Madueke as England’s best outfield player with Kane in the first half vs Croatia, winning the penalty for the opener and threatening throughout.
Arsenal track Sporting’s Ivan Fresneda. Struggled as wing-back under Amorim, improved at right-back under Rui Borges. Profile fits Arteta’s back-four and tactical demands.
Arsenal play down links to Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with Romano saying he is not seen as a target despite recent reports.
No football details provided beyond a 20-year Emirates catering deal ending. Awaiting specifics on any stadium expansion from Arsenal.
Saliba tips Gabriel Magalhaes to surprise at the World Cup. Gabriel had an early error vs Morocco but recovered. Saliba starred in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal.
Declan Rice’s corner for Harry Kane drew praise as England beat Croatia 4-2. Rival fans lauded Arsenal’s set-piece threat, with Bukayo Saka also assisting off the bench.
Arsenal list greats who never played a World Cup, including Lee Dixon, Frank McLintock, Steve Bould, Nigel Winterburn, Liam Brady, Peter Storey, Alex James, Cliff Bastin, Charlie George and Ian Wright.
After Saka’s assist for Rashford vs Croatia, piece argues Arsenal should sign Rashford for £30m to add a wide-forward option alongside expected Morgan Rogers move.
Alan Smith says Arsenal could sell Ethan Nwaneri for ‘pure profit’ amid limited minutes, though the club still rate his potential after his Marseille loan.
Olivier Giroud says Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi is seen by friends as a Vieira-Busquets mix, though he likens him to Kante. Arsenal are keen, but a fee over €60-70m is expected.
Arsenal monitor Atletico’s Julian Alvarez after 29 G/A season. Player prefers Barcelona, bids from Barca and Real rejected. Gunners in contact and ready to move if stance changes, consider part-exchange.
Mikel Arteta is driving Arsenal’s move for Oscar Mingueza, who leaves Celta Vigo on a free. The versatile defender could cover centre-back and right-back if Arsenal reshuffle.
Relegated West Ham are interested in Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson and Everton’s Dwight McNeil as they rebuild, with any move hinging on the players accepting a Championship switch.
Arsenal are viewed as favourites for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali amid Spurs interest, echoing last year’s Eze hijack. Telegraph note suspicion Spurs links aim to spur Arsenal.
Arsenal eye hijack of Man City’s move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. City bid £120m was rejected, fee likely higher. Gunners weigh midfield options and cost.
Arsenal hold a 17.5% sell-on for Folarin Balogun. After his World Cup brace for the USA and 19 goals for Monaco, a summer move could net the Gunners a windfall.
Target Nico Paz tells Real Madrid he will not return, preferring to stay at Como for minutes despite Arsenal interest. Long term, Madrid still seen as his destination.
Rice limps off on 72 minutes for England vs Croatia with lower back-upper hamstring discomfort. Tuchel calls it precautionary, says Rice told him ‘it’s good’. Midfielder expects to face Ghana.
Arsenal are assessing a move for PSG’s Bradley Barcola after his goal on his World Cup debut. PSG could reshape their attack, with a left-wing slot open at Arsenal if a deal is viable.
Arsenal bid for Leicester’s 16-year-old Jeremy Monga, with personal terms agreed and optimism for a quick deal. The winger chose Arsenal over Man City as part of Andrea Berta’s youth-focused plan.
Arsenal contact Alex Scott’s camp after standout Bournemouth season. Cherries want to keep him until 2028 deal, could sell near £60m. Gunners seek midfield depth.
Arsenal and PSG are ready to spend big on Bournemouth teenager Eli Junior Kroupi, the Premier League’s top-scoring teenager, though Bournemouth may demand over €100m.
Arsenal plan to bolster attack after Saka’s injuries, with Arteta pushing a £100m move for Morgan Rogers and working on a second forward deal.
